[jeffers]

I believe that Olmert feels hamstrung by Iranian and Syrian rockets pointed at Dimona and other Israeli nuclear facilities.

He does not seem to understand that this is precisely what Iran and Syria are trying to accomplish.

There comes a time when a society or culture has to plant its feet and draw a line in the sand, saying, "this is our boundary and we will defend it to the last man".

I believe Israel is at that point right now, and Olmert either does not have the smarts to realize it, or the stones to face it.

Yet.

Leaders grow in wartime, but Olmert's time is runing out.

Not because the US will step aside and force a cease fire, but because Muslim strength in supporting Hezbollah, and indirectly Iran and Syria, is increasing exponentially, because the Muslims have been starved for a victory since 1947, and the current situation gives every indication of being that victory for Islam.

[roses of sharon]

Yes, all this silly talk of an International Force is face-saving rhetoric, this force will not protect Israel, it will protect Hez and let more arms thru.

But, I see no other choice for them, or us, since all world govs, and the UN are effectively our enemies.

How about a pullout of the UN?

And this beginning of a new world body to protect our citizens from the Islamic Cults?

That would be dramatic, and who would join us?

[jhp]

I believe that Olmert feels hamstrung by Iranian and Syrian rockets pointed at Dimona and other Israeli nuclear facilities.

I'd hate to think an Israeli leader believes this to be strategic deterrent. One can hardly compare the Syrian/Iranian aresenals equivalent to Israel's 200-400 deliverable nuclear warheads. No doubt an Iranian/Syrian missile barrage would hurt, but losing this war in the long term may hurt worse.

[La Enchiladita]

God, you are gloomy.

[Peach]

Not because the US will step aside and force a cease fire, but because Muslim strength in supporting Hezbollah, and indirectly Iran and Syria, is increasing exponentially, because the Muslims have been starved for a victory since 1947, and the current situation gives every indication of being that victory for Islam.

I agree with you. Nearly every single military analyst has said that if Hezbollah comes out of this without being disarmed, it's a victory for the jihadists and will convince other moderates to join the cause.

Tony Blair said something quite similar to this yesterday, actually.